Photography By: Laurie Wright Photography
On September 16, 2011 Melissa and Jesus (a.k.a. Chuy) were married at Villa Siena. Their love story began back in 1992 when Melissa and Chuy first met. They hit it off immediately as partners on the police force and later partners as police detectives. They were close friends for several years. As time went by they became more than just friends and partners, they became each other’s soul mates. Sounds like a perfect story line for a movie, right?
On this picture perfect fall day, Melissa and Chuy hired a string quartet from a local high school to play for the ceremony. The quartet provided the perfect touch to the intimate indoor ceremony. Both Melissa and Chuy included their daughters; Alyssa and Arabella with a special sand ceremony. The combining of different colors of sand represented the fact that they were no longer separate families but together they became one family. Melissa and Chuy chose the romantic color scheme red, black, and white, with accents of black and white damask all throughout. The tables were adorned with beautiful white hydrangeas draped with crystals, adding a touch of elegance. Friends and family kept the celebration in high gear all night with some pretty impressive dance moves! As the evening came to a close, Melissa and Chuy were sent off in style by friends and family under a tunnel of sparklers! Congratulations to Melissa and Chuy, Villa Siena wishes you a long happy life together!